Useful links and information

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Resource Centre Services 

The team at Beara West is busy organising community activities for Autumn – some are mentioned below. Keep up-to-date with us on Facebook, listen out on Bere Island Radio, check the Southern Star, or pop into the Centre and check out our noticeboards. Aside from organised activities, we offer a range of services including family supports, services for older people, support for carers, confidential practical and emotional support for people of any age, and assistance with paperwork and online renewals. 

Diary: 

Stay and Play – Friday August 28th, 10.30am to 12pm. 

Join us for songs, stories and play, and tea, coffee and snacks. A gathering over the summer for parents, babies and children. Call us to book a place on 027 70998. 

Beara West Carers Circle, Monthly Coffee Morning - Monday September 7th from  11.30am to 1pm 

Come along to our Walsh Suite the first Monday of every month (except Bank  Holidays) for a cuppa, a chat and peer support in a safe and friendly  environment. A chance to meet other carers, share your thoughts and enjoy some time  together. Drop in and leave at any time to suit your schedule. Friends are also welcome  for extra support. 

Contact Sharon, Family Carers Development Worker, at 083 112 5299  for more information. 

Rhythm Room is back – Wednesday September 9th at 2.15pm 

Join us for music, song, connection and wellbeing as we return on Wednesday September 9th at 2.15pm. Come along, enjoy music and meet others in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. 

Call Beara West at 027 70998 or visit bearawest.ie to book your seat. 

Introducing HerSpace (Women's Group) - Commencing in September 

Same group, fresh new name! 

HerSpace is our new monthly women's programme, a welcoming space for all, offering two meet-ups each month. This September: 

HerSpace event: Macrame Plant Hanger Workshop - Tuesday September 8th from 2.30–4.30pm 

Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting and chat to make and take home your very own Macrame plant hanger. No experience needed. Spaces are limited to eight, so book your place soon. A €5 donation is kindly requested. Contact the Centre on 027 70998 for information and bookings. 

HerSpace event: Reiki & Energy Healing with Caroline Lynch - Monday September 14th from 7pm to 8.45pm 

Join Caroline for a relaxing evening exploring Reiki and energy healing. Learn a little about the history of Reiki, how it works, the seven main chakras and the crystals traditionally associated with each one. Enjoy a group energy healing circle and a practical demonstration of Reiki, including simple techniques you can use for self-care at home. For bookings & more information, call 027 70998. 

Minding Your Wellbeing 

Beara West is inviting adults aged 50+ to join Minding Your Wellbeing, a practical 6-week programme exploring simple ways to improve wellbeing, build healthy habits, understand thoughts and emotions, develop resilience and strengthen connections. 

To register your interest, contact 027 70998 or visit bearawest.ie. Please note: a minimum of 15 participants is required to secure a start date. 

Parent and Baby group – A huge thank you to everyone who has joined us throughout the year. We've loved seeing parents connect, share experiences, and support one another. We'll be back in September and look forward to welcoming both familiar and new faces. If you'd like to be added to the WhatsApp group to receive updates and information about our September return, please send us a message on 083 1599748. 

Activity Instructor Panel 

We are inviting experienced, insured instructors to join our Activity Instructor Panel to help deliver a variety of community activities across Beara West. We're looking for instructors who have relevant experience, their own insurance, and can provide two references. Instructors will be garda vetted before joining the panel.  

Our aim is to provide activities based on community demand and available funding, to offer flexible working opportunities to instructors, and to share work between instructors where appropriate. If you'd like to get involved and share your skills with the community we'd love to hear from you. Call 027 70998 or email us at reception@bearawest.ie 

Toy Library 

Our Toy Library is busy with families popping in and out borrowing toys, puzzles, books and other fun items. The Library is for 0-5 year olds and items can be rented out for one month at a time. Become a member for an annual fee of €10 for a child or €20 for a family. Pop into us or phone 027 70998. 

Meals on Wheels 

Meals are available to order each week for a €5 charge. Volunteers deliver to your door on Thursdays and there are four meal options each week – meat, fish, veggie and soft & savoury. Call us at 027 70998. 

Senior Alert Scheme (personal alarms) 

Monitored personal alarms offer reassurance for anyone unwell or living alone. Give us a call at 027 70998 to sign up. 

Care Ring – social phone calls 

If you, or someone you know, would like to receive regular, social phone calls from our friendly Care Ring volunteer team, please contact the Centre.  

Meeting Rooms Available 

Meeting rooms are available to book, including Monday and Thursday evenings up to 8.45pm. Give us a ring to discuss the needs of your group.